Associate Professor, Nursing, Medical/Surgical

Seminole State College of Florida

Sanford (FL)

On-site

USD 54,000 - 79,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

FRS retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Work-life balance

Paid holidays and sick leave

Free on-campus parking

Lynx bus service

Gym membership

Job summary

Seminole State College of Florida in Sanford seeks a Nursing Faculty to teach, develop curriculum, supervise clinicals, and engage with external partners. The role requires coordinating with program managers and traveling to clinical sites.

You will support student success, participate in committees, and maintain professional relationships with community sites. A Master's in Nursing and Florida RN licensure are required, along with CPR certification.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Nursing from regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate hours in Nursing.
Proficiency to teach Nursing courses.
Nursing practice experience in medical-surgical nursing.
Licensure to practice Nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or eligibility for an unencumbered Florida RN licensure.
Current CPR certification.
--Clinical sites may require additional requirements.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with Program Manager to plan organize and instruct Nursing classes.
Works with other faculty to evaluate, revise and develop curriculum to help ensure the students mastery of course competencies utilizing personalized materials as appropriate.
Available for student counseling in matters relating to academic progress through posted office hours.
Works with staff in implementing college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with college philosophy and procedures.
Engages and nurtures students in and beyond the classroom.
Participates in staff development and committee work as requested.
Contributes to a collegial and collaborative work environment.
Participates in flexible scheduling as requested.
Develops course syllabi, examinations, study guides, case studies, and related assignments that correlated with theory classes.
Collaborates with the program manager to plan clinical and lab experiences, evaluation tools, clinical schedules, and computer orientations at clinical sites. This requires travel to clinical sites.
Performs other relevant responsibilities and requested.

Skills

Teaching

Nursing practice

RN licensure FL

CPR certification

Counseling students

Ed tech use

Diversity awareness

Education

Master’s in Nursing

18 graduate hours in Nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

The standard contract length is 228 days; however, other contract lengths may be available depending on department needs.

DESCRIPTION:

Faculty responsibilities will include teaching and support of student learning; curriculum development; support of college policies and procedures; participation in department and college activities and committees; and engagement with external partners and the community at large. Works in a classroom/lab environment with a diverse student population. Works in a variety of clinical agencies including hospitals; long-term care facilities and community agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Coordinates with Program Manager to plan organize and instructNursing classes.
2. Works with other faculty to evaluate, revise and develop curriculum to help ensure the students mastery of course competencies utilizing personalized materials as appropriate.
3. Available for student counseling in matters relating to academic progress through posted office hours.
4. Works with staff in implementing college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with college philosophy and procedures.
5. Engages and nurtures students in and beyond the classroom.
6. Participates in staff development and committee work as requested.
7. Contributes to a collegial and collaborative work environment.
8. Participates in flexible scheduling as requested.
9. Develops course syllabi, examinations, study guides, case studies, and related assignments that correlated with theory classes.
10. Collaborates with the program manager to plan clinical and lab experiences, evaluation tools, clinical schedules, and computer orientations at clinical sites. This requires travel to clinical sites.
11. Participates in skill lab demonstrations, practice and testing of students.
12. Provides and coordinates clinical teaching activities in the hospital/clinical setting to include student assignments, clinical supervision of students, and evaluations. This requires the ability to move about the clinical setting.
13. Provides and coordinates clinical teaching activities in selected community settings.
14. Plans and participates in recruitment campaigns and incorporates teaching strategies that foster student learning, success, and retention.
15. Maintains professional working relationship with community and clinical sites by attending in-service training updating of policies and procedures, workshops, and by providing student lists to clinical agencies.
16. Makes use of professional growth opportunities, including but not limited to, the SSC Faculty Institute for Teaching and Learning.
17. Becomes actively involved with the community the college serves, including the K-12 system; higher education institutions; chambers of Commerce; economic development groups; and/or non-profit, business, and industry partners.
18. Performs other relevant responsibilities and requested. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, ordering and maintaining necessary supplies and equipment and participating in disciplinary related student activities (e.g. Brain bowl).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate hours in Nursing.
2. Proficiency to teach Nursing courses.
3. Nursing practice experience in medical-surgical nursing.
4. Licensure to practice Nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or eligibility for an unencumbered Florida RN licensure.
5. Current CPR certification.
--Clinical sites may require additional requirements.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Previous teaching experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

1. Personal and professional commitment to creating an atmosphere of quality instruction at SSC.
2. Understanding of and commitment to the use of instructional technology.
3. English, reading, writing and speaking skills at the native level of fluency.
4. Understanding of and a commitment to working in a multi-cultural environment with a diverse student population.
5. Understanding of and a commitment to Equal Access/Equal opportunity.
6. Demonstrated understanding of the learning centered approach to teaching.
7. Computer and Internet skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT and SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Works in classroom, laboratory, and clinical environment.

This position requires candidates receiving an offer of employment to undergo a drug/alcohol test before beginning work. Individuals who fail the test will not be hired. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

This position is not eligible for Veterans’ Preference.

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

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Pay Benefits and WorkSchedule

Compensation is in accordance with the Salary Schedule in Article 26 of the UFF Collective Bargaining Agreement, ranging from $54,317-79,218 based on degree level and years of experience. The positions are also eligible for a 10% hard-to-fill adjustment in alignment with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Bring your nursing expertise to the classroom. At Seminole State College, nursing faculty have the opportunity to shape the next generation of nurses while enjoying the benefits of an academic environment, including a strong work-life balance, academic breaks, and time off when the College is closed.

Our comprehensive total rewards package includes:

Multiple medical insurance plan options
Florida Retirement System (FRS) with multiple retirementplan options and College contributions
Tuition reimbursement for employees and qualified dependents
Professional development opportunities
Work-life balance with time off when the College is closed
Paid holidays and sick leave
Free on-campus parking
Lynx bus service
Gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center

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ConditionsofEmployment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.

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Equal EmploymentOpportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

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OtherInformation

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’s military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran’s Preference laws.

To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans' Preference.

HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA:

Individuals who have completed college or university coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone (212) 966-6311 or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.